Durham, ME Cost of Living


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Durham cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
6.4% lower
than the Maine average
Durham, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Maine.

Durham, ME

Housing costs in Durham?
A typical home costs $392,100, which is 16.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.4% more expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Durham costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.0% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Durham?
To live comfortably in Durham, Maine, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Durham?
Durham, ME has a cost of living that is very competitive compared to other cities in the region. The cost of living index for Durham is around 83, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. The overall costs for housing, transportation, food and utilities are all well below the national average. This makes Durham an attractive destination for people looking to live in a city with relatively low costs of living. In addition to the low costs, Durham offers plenty of cultural and recreational activities to its residents and visitors alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDurhamMaineUnited States
  90.897.0100.0
  109.4107.1100
  96.296.5100.0
  123.9103.4100.0
  $392,100$334,000$338,100
  104.9%103.6%100.0%
  82.779.2100.0
  83.492.2100.0

   100=National Average

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